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Choosing Antique Oak Bedroom Furniture

January 20, 2010

Craftsmen have been using oak to make furniture for centuries because it is very durable and plentiful. This particular type of wood is used to make everything from tables and chairs to flooring and paneling. Many people enjoy the craftsmanship of antique furniture and would rather purchase a beautiful antique set, than a brand new [...]

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How to Find the Best Antique Desk

September 17, 2009

The humble desk has been around since the early part of the 17th century, although a desk dating from around 1450 can be seen in Lincoln Cathedral in England. These early desks were primarily made from oak or walnut and two main types existed, one called a desk and one called a bureau. The “desk” [...]

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Oak Antique Furniture

September 16, 2009

Oak is one of nature’s greatest sources of furniture making material. It is amazingly durable and highly resistant to all manner of bad treatment, both from humans and insects. This beautiful hardwood has been used for hundreds of years to craft all type of furniture.
The renaissance of antique oak furniture was in the early part [...]

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